Is the Copenhagen Card Worth It? 2026 Calculator

Q: How many attractions do I need to visit to break even?

On the 72hr Discover card, visiting Tivoli, Kronborg, Zoo, Canal Tours, and Rosenborg adds up to €115. Add the airport metro return and you are at €123 — one more attraction and the card pays for itself.

Q: Is Discover or Hop better value?

At 72 hours, Discover costs $161 and Hop costs $163 — Discover is cheaper and covers 80+ attractions plus all public transport including the airport.

Q: Is the Copenhagen Card worth it for families?

For most families, yes strongly. A family of 4 on the 72hr Discover card pays $378. Individual tickets for 5-6 family attractions across 3 days would exceed this easily.

Attractions you plan to visit (81 attractions + airport metro)

Science & Kids

Experimentarium

€22

Planetarium (book screenings in advance)

€18

Natural History Museum Denmark

€13

Museum of Illusions (book in advance)

€18

IKONO Copenhagen (book in advance)

€18

Ripley's & Hans Christian Andersen Experience

€20

Danish Museum of Science and Technology

€12

The Øresund Aquarium

€12

Lejre Land of Legends (Lejre, 45 min by train)

€16

Castles & Gardens

The Palm House Botanical Garden (book in advance)

€12

Gammel Strand

€10

The Cisterns

€12

Harbour & Boats

GoBoat Harbor Tours

€35

Baadfarten Boat Tours (seasonal May–Sep)

€13

The Frederiksborg Ferry (seasonal May–Sep)

€12

Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde, 30 min by train)

€21

Karen Blixen Museum (Rungsted, 30 min by train)

€13

Open Air Museum (Lyngby)

€16

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Adults

Duration

Without Card $184 (€159)

72 hr Discover $161 (€139)

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How It Works

How to read your results

One visit per attraction

The card gives you one entry per attraction — re-entry is not possible. Each attraction you tick counts once, regardless of how long you spend there.

Clock starts on activation, not purchase

Buy the card now, activate when you're ready to start exploring. Codes are valid for up to 24 months from purchase. All cards on one order activate simultaneously.

SMK National Gallery now charges entry

SMK's permanent collection was free for years and many guides still say so. It now charges 140 DKK (about €19), and the Copenhagen Card covers it — so it does count toward your break-even.

Many museums close on Mondays

Roughly half the card's venues are closed on Mondays. If your trip includes a Monday, factor this in — you may need one extra day to hit your target.

Duration Breakdown

Which duration pays off?

Per-day cost drops significantly at 72 hours — the sweet spot for most visitors.

Duration	Discover Price	Per Day	Break-Even	Best For
24 hours	$91 (€79)	€79/day	~4–5 attractions	One packed day, airport users
48 hours	$133 (€115)	€57/day	~5–6 attractions	Weekend city break
72 hours ★	$161 (€139)	€46/day	~7–8 attractions	Most visitors — sweet spot
96 hours	$189 (€163)	€41/day	~9–10 attractions	Two day trips planned
120 hours	$220 (€190)	€38/day	~11–12 attractions	Museum enthusiasts, 5-day trips

Full duration decision guide → See all prices including children →

Exclusions

What's not included

Tivoli rides cost extra

Gardens entry is included. Individual ride tickets are not — budget roughly €36–43 per person for rides. The unlimited ride wristband is also not included.

Restaurant discounts removed in 2026

The Copenhagen Card no longer includes restaurant discounts. This was removed in 2026. Any website claiming restaurant discounts are included is out of date.

Den Blå Planet no longer included

Copenhagen's national aquarium was removed from the card. It is no longer included in any version of the Copenhagen Card.

Special exhibitions cost extra

Permanent collections are included at all venues. Temporary or special exhibitions carry a separate charge at most major museums — typically €12–18 extra per exhibition.

Complete exclusions list →

Children & Families

Children and the Copenhagen Card

Infants 0–2 are completely free

No card needed for infants. They enter all attractions free and travel free on all public transport with an adult cardholder.

Children 3–11 need their own card

Child cards must be ordered at the same time as adult cards — you cannot add them to an existing booking. Each adult card covers up to 2 children aged 0–11 for transport on Discover.

Youth 12–15 pay a discounted rate

Youth aged 12–15 pay roughly 57% of the adult price. They are not free. Cards must be ordered with adult cards on the same booking.

All cards activate simultaneously

All cards on one order start counting at the same moment. Buy separate orders if your group wants different start times — but child cards must always be on the same order as an adult card.

Families guide with cost calculator → Children pricing rules →

Honest Verdict

When the card is not worth it

1–3 attractions only

If you're planning fewer than 4 attractions, individual tickets will be cheaper. The card only pays off when you're visiting multiple venues across multiple days.

Hop card for airport users

The Hop card does not cover the airport metro. If you're flying into Copenhagen, get the Discover card — it covers airport transport and costs less at 72hr ($161 vs $163).

Short trip, city centre only

If you're staying one night and visiting 2–3 central attractions without using the airport metro, the card may not pay off. Run the numbers in the calculator above.

For most 3-day visitors: yes

A solo adult on the 72hr Discover card needs 7–8 attractions to break even. Tivoli + Kronborg + Zoo + Canal Tours + Rosenborg + airport metro return already gets you there.

Common Questions

Is it worth it — questions we get asked

How many attractions do I need to visit to break even?

On the 72hr Discover card ($161/€139), visiting Tivoli (€23), Kronborg (€19), Zoo (€35), Canal Tours (€18), and Rosenborg (€20) adds up to €115. Add the airport metro return (€8) and you're at €123 — one more attraction and the card pays for itself.

Is Discover or Hop better value?

At 72 hours, Discover costs $161 (€139) and Hop costs $163 (€141) — Discover is cheaper and covers 80+ attractions vs 40+, plus all public transport including the airport. Discover is better value for almost every visitor.

Does the airport metro count toward the savings?

Yes — the Discover card covers the M2 metro to and from Copenhagen Airport. A return journey costs approximately €8 per person without the card. This is included in the calculator above.

What about free attractions — do they count?

Every venue on the card charges individual entry, so they all count. SMK National Gallery and the National Museum were both free in earlier years — SMK now charges 140 DKK (about €19) and the National Museum 150 DKK (about €20). The card covers both.

Is the Copenhagen Card worth it for families?

For most families, yes strongly. A family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children aged 3–11) on the 72hr Discover card pays $378 (€326). Individual tickets for 5–6 family attractions across 3 days would exceed this easily, especially with the airport metro saving.

Can I get a discount on the Copenhagen Card?

No. The Copenhagen Card has fixed pricing everywhere — the official site, GetYourGuide, and all resellers charge the same price. There are no discount codes, seasonal promotions, or group rates.

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